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TEMPLE BETH EL DURHAM TRIP TO ISRAEL- WITH RABBI GREYBER JUNE 2016

Updated by JJ Jonah- March 25, 2015 Guide-

Note: Itinerary is subject to change based on time, weather, security and other considerations. Tour Educator:

DAY ONE – MONDAY, JUNE 20TH- ARRIVAL- NORTH

Welcome to Israel!!! Arrival at Ben Gurion airport flight? Where you will be met by Israel Maven

representatives.

Opening session at the amazing ruins of the City of Caesarea- discuss the dilemmas of the Jew between

living a Jewish life surrounded by the appealing Hellenistic culture.

Stop at the Roman Aqueducts by the beach for an introduction to the trip- goals and expectations

Continue North

Welcoming and tree planting ceremony in the Lavi Forest- together with JNF representatives

Dinner at the Hotel

Overnight: Kibbutz Hagoshrim Guest House DAY TWO – TUESDAY, JUNE 21ST- UPPER GALILEE- WATER AND BORDERS

Full Israeli breakfast at hotel

Nature walk in the beautiful streams of Tel Dan, one of the main sources to the Jordan River. Open the

Tanach and read about the settling of the Land by the tribe of Dan at Ancient Dan

ATV rides on the slopes of the Golan Heights

Falafel/picnic Lunch

Hear the heroic story of the spy Eli Cohen at the old Syrian bunker of Tel Facher

Options for activity:

o Enjoy rafting down the Jordan River! Be prepared to get wet!!!!

o Bike ride/carts through the Nature reserve of Hula Lake where millions of birds use as a landing

ground as they migrate from Africa to Europe

Dinner at the Hotel

Overnight: Kibbutz Hagoshrim Guest House


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DAY THREE – WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22ND– TZFAT AND WESTERN GALILEE

Full Israeli breakfast at the hotel

Descend by Cable Car to the beautiful Grottos of Rosh Hanikra

Meet with Bobby Daudi who will give an overview of the border with Lebanon including the wars and

the present tensions. Meet with combat Soldiers guarding the Northern Border

Lunch at the "Beef Bahar" in Moshav Yaara

Discover the Mystical City of Tzfat including beautiful synagogues, picturesque alleyways and artists’

colony.

Meet with local Kabbalistic artist in Tzfat- Sheva Chaya- where she will demonstrate through her Glass

blowing ideas of Kabbalah

Dinner in Tiberias on own

Return to hotel

Overnight: Kibbutz Hagoshrim Guest House

DAY FOUR – THURSDAY, JUNE 23RD– GOLAN HEIGHTS- TO JERUSALEM Full Israeli breakfast at the hotel

Check out and departure

Ascend the Golan Heights- Overlook into Syria from the Old Israeli bunker on Mount Bental and discuss

the complex relationship between Israel and Syria

Nature Walk in the Nature reserve of Gamla- hear the heroic story of the people of the City.

Lunch together with daughter of Rabbi in Emeritus in the Golan (Bnei Yehuda)

Short dip in the natural springs of the Sachne pools

Travel to Jerusalem

Welcoming and introduction to Jerusalem at the Mount Scopus overlook- שהחיינו

Dinner on own in Jerusalem

Option: Challah Tour in Meah Shearim – explore the streets of the Ultra-Orthodox neighborhoods-

including understanding the different sects and fashions. Walk to bakeries as they prepare the Challot for

Shabbat.

Overnight: Leonardo Plaza Hotel, Jerusalem


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DAY FIVE – FRIDAY, JUNE 24TH – ARCHEOLOGICAL DIG AND PREPARATION FOR SHABBAT Full Israeli breakfast at the hotel

Travel to the Shfela Region

Overlook into the Ella Valley and see the place where David Slew Goliath

Take part in a live Archeological Dig at Tel Maresha

Spelunk through ancient caves that were used by the local residents for storage rooms

Free time and lunch at Machane Yehuda Market and feel the vibes of Jerusalem as Shabbat comes in

Theatrical tour of the picturesque neighborhood of Nachlaot- understanding the real life of

Jerusalemites on a Friday afternoon.

Preparation for Shabbat at the hotel

Join thousands as they bring in Shabbat at the Kotel- the Western Wall! 2nd option- Shira Chadasha

"Shabbat of a lifetime"- Shabbat dinner hosted by a local Jerusalem Family.


DAY SIX – SHABBAT, JUNE 25TH– SHABBAT IN JERUSALEM Full Israeli breakfast at hotel

Morning at leisure - option to visit different synagogues in the vicinity

Optional study session about the portion of the week with Rabbi Greyber

Enjoy Shabbat lunch at the Fuchsberg Center together with Lone Soldiers from the IDF

Meet Jerusalem Post columnist Gil Hoffman to hear the latest updates on the fascinating politics in Israel

Optional walking tours of the beautiful neighborhoods of Yemin Moshe & Talbieh OR Christian Quarter

and the Church of the Holy Sepulcher

Musical Havdalah at Yemin Moshe overlooking the Old City

Shopping time on Ben Yehuda Street & dinner (not included)

Overnight: Leonardo Plaza Hotel, Jerusalem DAY SEVEN – SUNDAY, JUNE 26TH – OLD CITY OF JERUSALEM


Introduction to the City at Jaffa Gate

Walk on the Old City Ramparts from Jaffa Gate to Zion Gate

Family Scavenger hunt through the alleyways of the Jewish Quarter

Lunch in the Jewish Quarter

Witness the destruction of the Temple as you walk through the Davidson Center and the Southern Wall

Excavations

Time for reflection at the Kotel

Discover the secrets of the Temple as you walk through the amazing Western Wall Tunnels

Dinner at local Tzidkiyahu restaurant



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DAY EIGHT – MONDAY, JUNE 27TH– JUDEAN DESERT Full Israeli breakfast at hotel

Depart for the Judean Desert

Ascend Masada by cable car & relive the bitter confrontation between Zealots & Romans

Lunch at the footsteps of Masada

Nature walk in the beautiful "Nachal David" springs- where David fled from King Saul

Float on the Dead sea at one of the beaches in the Judean Desert

Dinner, Camel riding and desert hospitality Genesis Land

Drive back to Jerusalem

Overnight: Leonardo Plaza Hotel, Jerusalem DAY NINE – TUESDAY, JUNE 28TH– NEW JERUSALEM


Pay tribute to the Six Million Jews who perished in the Holocaust at Yad Vashem memorial Museum. Hear

stories about leadership and heroism during the most difficult times for the Jewish people.

Lunch

Hear the amazing stories of some of Israel's greatest leaders and heroes at Mount Herzl

Visit the Absorption Center in Mevasseret Tzion where we can meet members of the Ethiopian

Community and understand the Challenges they face in Israel

Dinner in Jerusalem

Enjoy the Sound and Light show at the tower of David Museum


DAY TEN – WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29TH– TO TEL AVIV Full Israeli breakfast at hotel- check out

10:00- Group Volunteer project – as we gather fruits and vegetables for the needy at Leket

Travel to Tel Aviv

Lunch on own in the Carmel Market area

Short tour of the neighborhood of Nve Tzedek

Relive the declaration of the State of Israel at Independence Hall

Check into Hotel- time to relax and use hotel facilities

Late afternoon walk through the Old City of Jaffa the "Gateway to the Holy Land" and its Port and the Flea

Market and enjoy the beautiful Sunset

Dinner at the Blackout restaurant at the Na Lagaat Center, where you will be experiencing dinner in total

blackout

Overnight: Herod's Hotel, Tel Aviv


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DAY ELEVEN – THURSDAY, JUNE 30TH–TEL AVIV- DEPARTURE Full Israeli breakfast at hotel

Study session in the Secular Yeshiva of Alma- meet with director Ruth Calderon. Topic is Israeli Music in

Judaism- meet with local musician and discuss Israeli and Jewish Culture through text

Lunch on own

Late afternoon – time for last minute shopping and relaxing- option to walk down the beach and relax.

Check out and load bus (Late check out)

Closing dinner at a local restaurant in Tel Aviv- Summary of the trip

Travel to Ben Gurion Airport Depart for the US on Flight # ?

NEXT YEAR IN JERUSALEM!!!

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